Sofia

Smart city ranking
111 Out of 141
103 out of 118 in 2021
CC C in 2021
Factor ratings
CC Structures
CC Technologies
Group
3
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
2,085,071
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.856
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.816 0.816 0.802 0.795 -0.007
Life expectancy at birth 74.9 75.1 73.7 71.8 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.8 14.4 13.9 13.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.8 11.4 7.6 7.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 19,646 23,325 16,201 17,504 +1,303

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
air pollution
65.8%
road congestion
59.1%
corruption
53.7%
security
39.3%
affordable housing
39.1%
health services
38.2%
green spaces
34.2%
unemployment
29.0%
recycling
20.5%
school education
19.8%
basic amenities
19.5%
fulfilling employment
17.4%
public transport
14.4%
citizen engagement
10.2%
social mobility
8.4%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
54.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
67.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
44.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
56.6%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
54.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
42.9
Public safety is not a problem
37.3
Air pollution is not a problem
20.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
45.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
16.6
Public transport is satisfactory
51.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
64.3
Most children have access to a good school
55.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
49.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
55.9
Minorities feel welcome
41.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
42.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
67.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
41.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
18.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
28.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
36.0
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Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
51.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
54.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
49.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
55.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
58.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
47.5
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
41.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
55.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
53.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
28.4
Online voting has increased participation
36.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
43.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
2,085,071
(Eurostat)
HDI
0.856
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.816 0.816 0.802 0.795 -0.007
Life expectancy at birth 74.9 75.1 73.7 71.8 -1.9
Expected years of schooling 14.8 14.4 13.9 13.9 0.0
Mean years of schooling 11.8 11.4 7.6 7.6 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 19,646 23,325 16,201 17,504 +1,303

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
air pollution
65.8%
road congestion
59.1%
corruption
53.7%
security
39.3%
affordable housing
39.1%
health services
38.2%
green spaces
34.2%
unemployment
29.0%
recycling
20.5%
school education
19.8%
basic amenities
19.5%
fulfilling employment
17.4%
public transport
14.4%
citizen engagement
10.2%
social mobility
8.4%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
54.9%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
67.2%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
44.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
56.6%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
54.0
Recycling services are satisfactory
42.9
Public safety is not a problem
37.3
Air pollution is not a problem
20.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
45.7
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
28.8
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
16.6
Public transport is satisfactory
51.6
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
64.3
Most children have access to a good school
55.7
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
49.9
Businesses are creating new jobs
55.9
Minorities feel welcome
41.0
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
42.7
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
67.9
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
41.3
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
18.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
28.3
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
36.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
46.8
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
51.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
54.9
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
49.7
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
55.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
58.4
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
38.8
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
47.5
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
41.9
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
55.9
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
53.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
70.4
IT skills are taught well in schools
51.2
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
50.5
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
71.7
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
74.7
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
28.4
Online voting has increased participation
36.2
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
43.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
57.3
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max